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Firefighters make progress in battling Southern California wildfires amid cooler weather
Thousands of firefighters strengthened containment lines around three wildfires in Southern California over the weekend as temperatures dropped.
California Wildfires updates: Firefighters score success in containment battle
Firefighting teams in southern California have made significant progress battling three major wildfires thanks to cooler and wetter weather, authorities said.
Southern California wildfires are being contained, but there is still lots of work to be done
The three wildfires that have burned hundreds of thousands of acres this month in Southern California are starting to get under control, but the firefight is far from over. As of Sunday morning, the Airport,
Weekend progress made against Southern California wildfires
Firefighters gained new ground over the weekend in combating three Southern California wildfires. Officials say increased humidity and light rain are expected to further aid firefighters' efforts over the next few days.
SoCal wildfires: Cooler weather helping fire crews but challenges remain
Crews made more progress in battling the Bridge, Line and Airport Fires with cooler weather, but heavy smoke and smoldering debris pose challenges.
Cooler temperatures, high humidity continue to help firefighters battling Southern California’s 3 wildfires
Cooling temperatures and high humidity keep playing a strong role in aiding firefighters who are battling the three large wildfires in Southern California, with crews continuing to gain footholds on containing the blazes.
Here’s how crews are making progress battling Southern California’s 3 wildfires
Cooler weather has significantly slowed the spread of the Airport, Bridge and Line fires and helped firefighters gain containment on Sunday.
Firefighters continue to battle Southern California wildfires
The three wildfires that have burned hundreds of thousands of acres this month in Southern California are starting to get under control, but the firefight is far from over. Full story:
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